When planting flowers, consider the bright spots of color for your yard ... but other lavenders have deep purple, pink, blue, or white flowers. Learn more about lavender flower colors.

A tough perennial with thistle-like purple flowers. It's invasive and can be found in fields, meadows, and roadside areas.

With soft, feathered foliage and star-shaped flowers in pink, white, and orange, the cosmos add a delicate touch of coolness ...